On our last trip to Colombia, we were fortunate to visit the small village of Aponte in the region of Narino. Aponte was established by the indigenous Inga community and requires permission from the mayor to visit. This city is located on a fault line and unfortunately due to the shifting plates, the buildings have started to crumble. This just began three years ago and has in this short time started to destroy entire buildings. The only part left of the church at…

When applying and interviewing for jobs there is that dreaded period after submitting your resume, or after an interview, when you are waiting for a response. While that waiting period is well worth it if you are offered the role, if you are passed on there is no doubt, it hurts. So how do you handle that news in a way that reflects well on you and sets you up for future success? Here are some suggestions…Gratitude not attitudeWhen you get…

Who doesn't get a craving for Italian food? Linguine lolling in a brothy sauce teeming with clams in and out of the shell or gnocchi pillows bathed in a rich sauce. Chewy Neapolitan pizza with a delicately charred crust topped with surprising ingredients. A bubbling brick of lasagna or a Chicago invention like chicken Vesuvio fragrant with garlic and white wine. Hungry yet? Here's a list of Chicago spots bearing the “dove si mangia bene” banner (where you eat good). From upscale to…

A 2017 research study from the National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being says that “the current state of lawyers’ health cannot support a profession dedicated to client service and dependent on the public trust.”